Best Orthopedic Rehabilitation Doctors in Thailand for Australians

Dr. Songpoj Tanprasert specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Sanpiti Rehabilitation Center in Bangkok. He focuses on restoring function for patients with neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Tanprasert builds evidence-based plans for stroke recovery and chronic pain management. He works at a specialized center treating 200 patients annually.

• Specializes in stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injury.
• Prioritizes non-surgical pain care and individualized therapeutic exercise programs.
• Performs specialized techniques including Bobath therapy and occupational therapy.
• Treats neurological conditions and post-surgical impairments in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Professor Thongrong is a pioneer in rehabilitation technology, leading the department at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital while specialising in robotic gait training and exoskeleton recovery.

• Principal Investigator for clinical trials on wearable exoskeleton robotics in stroke recovery
• Specialises in ultrasound-guided interventions and hydrodissection for chronic pain management
• Presenter at the 17th Ottawa Conference in Perth, Australia, on surgical skill correlations
• Academic Instructor at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
• Expert in non-invasive laser therapy and geriatric active ageing strategies

Dr Udombhakdibongse is a specialised physiatrist who completed an International Visiting Scholars Programme at the Atlantic Sport Health System in the USA.

• Specialises in ultrasound-guided interventions for precise pain management
• Expertise in sports rehabilitation focusing on recovery beyond basic strength
• Trained in advanced dry needling techniques for chronic myofascial pain
• Published researcher on musculoskeletal issues including neck and shoulder pain
• Clinical experience at Phramongkutklao Hospital – a premier Thai medical institution

Dr Sirinda Kittiprachakul is a board-certified physiatrist who graduated with First Class Honours from Thailand's prestigious Chulalongkorn University.

• Specialises in chronic pain management using Western Dry Needling and shockwave technology
• Expertise in geriatric rehabilitation and managing sarcopenia through nutrition and exercise
• Completed advanced training at Harvard Medical School in telemedicine and clinical oversight
• Recognised for research in clinical sciences and cardiac recovery outcomes
• Trained at the Korean National Rehabilitation Center in advanced neurorehabilitation techniques

Dr. Ornicha Thititagul is a geriatrician and lifestyle medicine specialist in Bangkok. She authored Thailand’s first case report on abacavir hypersensitivity. Dr. Thititagul serves as a lecturer at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. She creates specialized treatment plans for aging adults at Siriraj Samut Sakhon Center.

• Certified by the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine.
• WHO–SEARO Master Trainer for the Integrated Care of Older People.
• Expert in stroke rehabilitation, dementia care, and chronic pain management.
• Treats patients at PYONG Rehabilitation, a specialized neurorehabilitation facility.

Dr Wittavat Chenboonthai is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon who integrates advanced microsurgery with functional recovery at the MRC Medical Revitalized Center.

• Completed a specialized Microsurgery Fellowship at E-Da Hospital in Taiwan
• Handles delicate nerve repairs and complex tendon reconstructions for hand injuries
• Expert in arthroscopic surgery for shoulder, elbow, wrist, and knee recovery
• Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok
• Member of the International Society for Surgery of the Hand

Dr Thana Buranapuntaruk is an orthopedic specialist with sports medicine credentials from South Korea who currently serves as the team doctor for the Suphanburi FC football club.

• Graduated with first–class honours from the Faculty of Medicine at Mahidol University
• Specialises in arthroscopic surgery for minimally invasive joint repairs
• Manages recovery for professional athletes and elderly patients at Bangkok's MRC Health Rehabilitation Centre
• Holds dedicated medical certificates in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery

Dr Puenthai Thepmontda serves as the Assistant Director for Medical Innovation at the Sirindhorn National Medical Rehabilitation Institute – Thailand's central authority for physical recovery.

• Committee member of the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand
• Specialises in neurorehabilitation and recovery from complex musculoskeletal injuries
• Holds advanced acupuncture certifications from Chengdu Medical University in China
• Integrates traditional acupuncture with modern clinical rehabilitation techniques
• Focuses on restoring mobility for patients after severe neurological events